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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Sybra Inc. trades as Arby’s at 245 locations in CT FL MD MI NJ NY PA TX VA and WV. The quick-serve eateries specializing in roast beef occupy spaces of 2 900 sq.ft. in freestanding locations with a drive-thru. As many as 40 openings are planned during the coming 18 months. Expansion is planned throughout CT MD MI NJ PA and TX. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart Kmart Home Depot Lowe’s and major supermarket chains. The company cites Wendy’s Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar and Boston Market as competition. Leases running 15 years plus options are typical. A land area of one acre is required.

For more information contact Edward Chappell Sybra Inc. 780 Third Avenue 43rd Floor New York NY 10017; 212-317-0185 Fax 212-317-0991.

Whataburger of Mesquite Inc. trades as Whataburger at 12 locations in TX. The eateries occupy spaces of 2 800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Dallas County TX during the coming 18 months. A land area of 25 000 sq.ft. to 30 000 sq.ft. is required. The company prefers to acquire property and build.

For more information contact Bob Potter Whataburger of Mesquite Inc. 3200 Town East Boulevard Mesquite TX 75150; 972-270-3400 Fax 972-613-0508.

Sara Lee Bakery Group trades as Sara Lee at 550 locations nationwide. The baked goods stores occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. to 2 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Kevin Dollhopf Sara Lee Bakery Group 8400 Maryland Avenue St. Louis MO 63105; 314-259-7000 Fax 314-613-1515; Email: kevin.dollhopf@slbg.com; Web site: www.saralee.com.

Fast Food Management trades in CA as Arby’s at two locations El Pollo at four locations and Denny’s at one location. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. to 2 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations with a drive-thru. Plans call for three openings of the El Pollo concept only during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout CA. Demographic requirements include a population of 50 000 within two miles earning $30 000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants are big-box retailers. Leases running 20 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

For more information contact Walter Beck Fast Food Management 15643 Sherman Way #430 Van Noys CA 91406; 818-781-8305 Fax 818-781-8308.

Ameriking Inc. trades as Burger King at 400 locations in CO GA IL IN MI NC OH TN TX VA and WI. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 3 500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations malls and power outlet specialty mixed-use entertainment and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 30 000 within one mile earning $40 000 as the average household income. Leases running 20 years plus four five-year options are typical. The company prefers to acquire property but will consider build to suits and ground leases. A land area of one acre is required.

For more information contact Larry P. Godola Ameriking Inc. 2215 Enterprise Drive Westchester IL 60154; 708-836-2032 Fax 708-562-0289; Email: lgadola@ameriking.com.

Strings Franchise Inc. trades as Strings Italian Café at 14 locations in CA and NV. The restaurants also serving wine and beer occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 2 800 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northern CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Al DeCaprio Strings Franchise Inc. 11344 Coloma Road #545 Gold River CA 95670; 916-635-3990 Fax 916-631-9775.

Millie’s Inc. Calabee’s Inc. trades as Millie’s at 14 locations and Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar at four locations in CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact John BiFone Millie’s Inc. Calabee’s Inc. 565 West Lambert Road #C Brea CA 92821; 714-671-0772 Fax 714-671-7957.

Wahoo’s Fish Taco operates 14 locations in CA and CO. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. to 3 000 sq.ft. in power and entertainment centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles Orange San Diego and San Jose Counties CA during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 80 000 within three miles earning $70 000 as the average household income. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required.

For more information contact Brad Rodgers c/o Curtis & Associates 3187 Fairway Avenue Costa Mesa CA 92626; 714-540-1400 Fax 714-540-7411.

Lenfam Management Inc. trades in NJ as Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers at 15 locations and Casey O’Tooles at one location. In freestanding locations Wendy’s occupy spaces of 3 300 sq.ft. and Casey O’Tooles’ occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. Growth opportunities for the Wendy’s concept only are sought throughout NJ during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Frank Natto Lenfam Management Inc. 1534 State Route 23 Wayne NJ 07470; 973-785-1424 Fax 973-785-3024.

Indian River Coffee Company operates one location in FL. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. to 1 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and strip centers are sought throughout FL. Demographic requirements include a population of 10 000 within one mile earning $40 000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. A daily traffic count of 40 000 vehicles is required. Leases running five to 10 years are typical.

For more information contact Brian L. Lightle c/o Brian L. Lightle Inc. PO Box 410490 Melbourne FL 32901; 321-722-0707 Fax 321-722-0581.

Earl’s Restaurants Ltd. trades as Earl’s at 52 locations in AZ CO and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ CA CO OR TX and WA during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 100 000 within three miles earning $75 000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Lord & Taylor. The company cites Houston’s and P.F. Chang’s as competition. Leases running 15 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. A land area of 70 000 sq.ft. is required.

For more information contact John Mulvaney Earl’s Restaurants Ltd. 108-949 West Third Street North Vancouver BC Canada V7P 3P7; 604-984-4606 Fax 604-984-2263; Email: jmulvaney@earlsgreatfood.com.

Blommer Inc. trades as Ollie’s Ovens and Sam’s Subs at 23 locations throughout IA IL MN and WI. The eateries occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 50 000 within three miles. Leases running five years are typical.

For more information contact Peter Blommer Blommer Inc. 5900 North Port Washington Road Glendale WI 53217; 414-291-7833 Fax 414-278-1294.

Thomas & King Inc. trades as Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar at 70 locations in AZ IL IN KY MO and OH. The restaurants featuring casual dining occupy spaces of 5 069 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Demographic requirements include a population of 30 000 within three miles earning $25 000 to $75 000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include retail office and entertainment generators. The company cites O’Charleys T.G.I. Friday’s Chili’s and Moe & Ernie’s as competition. Leases running 20 years plus four five-year options are typical. The company prefers to acquire property. A land area of 1.25 acres is required.

For more information contact Daren Duby Thomas & King Inc. 249 Main Street Lexington KY 40507; 859-254-2180 Fax 859-254-2191; Email: dduby@tandk.com; Web site: www.tandk.com.

Consolidated Products Inc. trades as Steak-N-Shake at 390 locations in AL AR FL GA IA IL IN KS KY MI MO MS NC OH TN and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3 880 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in AL AR FL GA IA IL IN KS KY MI MO MS NC OH PA SC TN TX and WI during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Scott Norrick Consolidated Products Inc. 36 S Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis IN 46204; 317-633-4100 Fax 317-656-4500.

Peninsula Pizza trades as Papa John’s at 40 locations in FL. The pizzerias occupy spaces of

1 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout southern central FL. Preferred cotenants include Blockbuster. Michigan Restaurant Group trades as Papa John’s at 10 locations in MI. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the Grand Rapids/Muskegon area of MI. Preferred cotenants include Blockbuster. Camelback Restaurant Group trades as Papa John’s at 40 locations in AZ. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout Phoenix AZ. Preferred cotenants include Blockbuster.

For more information contact Jeff Mattingly c/o R.G. Kennedy & Assoc. 995 Goodale Boulevard Columbus OH 43212; 614-280-9200 Fax 614-280-9244.

Johnson Development Corp. trades as Fat Burger at 47 locations in AZ CA NV and WA. The eateries occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. In addition Fatburger Corp. trades as Fat Burger at 46 locations in AZ CA NV and WA. The eateries featuring a 1950s retro look occupy spaces of 1 600 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

For more information about Johnson Development Corp. contact Kimberly Ingram 9100 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 710 East Tower Beverly Hills CA 90212; 310-247-1994 Fax 310-247-0733. For more information about Fatburger Corp. contact Keith A. Warlock 1218 Third Street Promenade Santa Monica CA 90401; 310-319-1850 Fax 310-319-1863; Web site: www.fatburger.com.

Thaxco Inc. trades as Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits at seven locations in AL. The eateries occupy spaces of 2 200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Baldwin and Mobile Counties AL during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 25 000 within three miles earning $15 000 to $25 000 as the average household income. A land area of 120 ft. by 200 ft. is required. Cadore Foods LLC trades as The Original Italian Pie at one location in AL. The pizzeria also serving salads sandwiches and soup is located in a strip center. Growth opportunities of 2 600 sq.ft. to 3 000 sq.ft. also are sought throughout Baldwin and Mobile Counties AL.

For more information contact E.D. Corte Jr. Thaxco Inc. or Cadore Foods LLC 2866 Dauphin Street Suite P Mobile AL 36606; 251-473-1742 Fax 251-473-1744.

Bill Gray’s Inc. trades as Bill Gray’s Restaurants or Tom Wahl’s at 17 locations in NY. The quick-serve restaurants specializing in burgers fries steaks and seafood occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NY with a focus on the Rochester area during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 65 000 within five miles earning $30 000 as the average household income. Leases running 10 years are typical.

For more information contact John Gonzalez Bill Gray’s Inc. PO Box 323 Webster NY 14580; 585-787-0150 Ext. 107 Fax 585-787-0816.

La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill operates 98 locations in AZ CA CO IN OH UT and Puerto Rico. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 2 800 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas malls power centers food courts and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles Orange and San Diego Counties CA during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information contact Craig Cooper c/o Orion Realty Group 2916 State Street Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93105; 805-569-6623 Fax 805-563-4121. For more information on franchises only contact Pam Price c/o Orion Realty Group same address; 805-563-3644 Ext. 128.